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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a plea for devolution" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing requests or arguments for the transfer of power or authority from a central government to a local or regional one.
Example: "The activists presented a plea for devolution, arguing that local governments could better address the needs of their communities."
Alternatives: "a call for devolution" or "an appeal for devolution".
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In short, this would be a plea for devolution.
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In a plea for unity, he said: "I hope and believe we can bring the countries of our United Kingdom together, implementing the devolution agreed for Wales and Northern Ireland – creating in Scotland the strongest devolved government anywhere in the world, and delivering a constitutional settlement that delivers real fairness to England too.
A plea for a YouTube literature category.
Expecting a plea for directions, we stopped.
It was a plea for leniency.
The work is a plea for conservation.
A plea for content analyses.
The letter was a plea for advice.
A plea for a national conservation policy.
I make a plea for her.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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